Boncho Nikov
About Boncho Nikov
Boncho Nikov is an Analog Design Engineer with extensive experience in the field, currently working at ON Semiconductor in Zürich, Switzerland. He has held various engineering roles at MELEXIS and Philips, and has advanced academic qualifications including a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Technical University of Sofia.
Work at Onsemi
Boncho Nikov has been employed at ON Semiconductor as an Analog Design Engineer since 2020. His role involves working on various analog design projects, where he applies his expertise in designing Low Dropout Regulators (LDO) and Pulse-Width Modulated DC-DC converters. He conducts top-level simulations to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the designs. His position is based in the Zürich Area, Switzerland.
Previous Experience at MELEXIS
Boncho Nikov worked at MELEXIS from 2014 to 2019, where he held two positions. Initially, he served as an Associate Analog Design Engineer for four years in Sofia, Bulgaria. He then progressed to the role of Confirmed Analog Design Engineer for one year. During his tenure, he gained substantial experience in analog design, contributing to various projects.
Background in Education
Boncho Nikov has a strong educational background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the Technical University of Sofia from 2010 to 2014. He continued his studies at the same institution, achieving a Master of Engineering (MEng) from 2016 to 2017. Later, he pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he studied Management at Harvard Business School from 2021 to 2022.
Experience at Philips
During his time at Philips, Boncho Nikov held multiple roles. He was a member of the Philips intern committee (PIC) from 2016 to 2017 in the Eindhoven Area, Netherlands. He also worked as an Associate Analog Designer for nine months in Eindhoven, North Brabant Province, Netherlands. His experience at Philips contributed to his development in analog design and project management.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Boncho Nikov possesses specialized skills in various areas of analog design. He is experienced in designing All-Digital Phase-Locked Loops (ADPLL) and RF block level design, which includes Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA), TCXO interfaces, and crystal oscillators. His technical expertise extends to conducting top-level simulations in analog design projects, enhancing the reliability and performance of his designs.